Mixed-Signal Design and Verification, Static or Dynamic(snug

As we approach nanometer design and beyond, the completeness of design verificaTIons

related to physical design has become a key factor to working silicon in funcTIonality as well

as performance. Besides the required white box, black box test suites which check for

funcTIonality of the design, parasiTIcs extraction is a must to reflect the actual timing delay of

signal routes. Signals crosstalk is a well-known issue which affects signal integrity. Special

attention should also be paid to address IR drop on the power supplies which directly degrade

the transistor performance.

As we are planning on the design & verification flow for the next generation SOC, should

we focus more on static or dynamic or both? This paper will attempt to address some of the

newer issues in both approaches.